10-week course: The Work That Reconnects
Thursday 30 Jan-27 March, 6pm-8.30pm, Lewes Climate Hub, Lewes House, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, £99 (flexible payment options)
Join psychotherapist Jen Beaver and facilitator for social change Jas Tribe for a 10-week journey through The Work That Reconnects, the globally-renowned group process developed by author, ecologist and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy to help each of us find hope, resilience and connection in challenging times.
Why join this workshop?
Faced with multiple overlapping crises (climate breakdown, war, injustice, biodiversity loss and more), we have the great privilege of living on Earth at a pivotal point in history. But so many challenges can be hard to process and we often find ways to avoid facing our feelings.
This workshop looks to provide ways amid these crises for anyone to express their fears, sadness, anger, hopes (and much more) safely – and, ultimately, to see a path forward.
What is ‘The Work That Reconnects’?
The Work That Reconnects (WTR) is a group process developed by activist, author, ecologist and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy. It is informed by many spiritual and indigenous wisdoms, traditions and practices.
The 10-week course follows a journey known as the ‘WTR Spiral’ – to honour and move through our responses to our challenging times, unblocking our defences so we can discover our unique role and next steps towards creating a life-sustaining society. The workshops alternate between group sessions and ‘study-buddy’ pair work, guiding you through a process of active hope, resilience and community.
Our 10-week WTR Spiral Journey:
In-person sessions are held fortnightly over the 10 weeks at Lewes Climate Hub, 6pm-8.30pm:
Week 1 – Thurs 30 Jan: Resourcing through Gratitude
Week 3 – Thurs 13 Feb: Honouring our (more challenging) Feelings for the World
Week 5 – Thurs 27 Feb: Seeing with New and Ancient Eyes
Week 7 – Thurs 13 March: Liberation and Justice
Week 9 – Thursday 27 March: Going Forth: Connecting to your Unique Role and Gifts
In between these fortnightly group sessions, participants will be buddied up into pairs for integration exercises. These exercises can be done in person, on phone or online whenever and where ever works for each pair.
Who is this course for?
The Work That Reconnects welcomes anyone wanting to participate in the healing of our world. No previous experience or knowledge is necessary. There will be a maximum of 12 participants in order to keep the group intimate and give everyone the support they need.
Through the course you can expect to:
- Build resilience with group support
- Honour and move through emotions
- Ignite your imagination
- Learn grounding practices
- Explore your own unique role and gifts
- Connect deeply to yourself, to community and the World
- Generate hope for the future.
Your course facilitators
Jen Beaver (she/her) – Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice, Jen works outdoors in nature with clients and groups. She has trained with the Climate Psychology Alliance and hosted Climate Cafes and is Brighton-based.
Jas Tribe (they/them) – With a background in environmental science, Jas works as a facilitator, educator and community weaver for ecological and social causes. Jas has also taught yoga for the past six years and lives in Sussex.
Prices and booking
The cost of the 10-week course is £99, with flexible payment options available. To book places or simply to find out more, email Jen or Jas: